Legal Terms & Privacy Policy

Introduction

Rubin Therapy LCSW, P.C. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit [Insert Website URL] ("the Website"), including any content, services, functionality, or downloadable materials ("the Services").

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

Rubin Therapy LCSW, P.C. provides psychotherapy services to clients in New York and New Jersey and complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws.

For any questions regarding this policy, contact us at:

info@emilyrubintherapy.com

(845) 202-0652

Rubin Therapy LCSW, P.C.

New Jersey Office
3176 State Route 27
Kendall Park, NJ 08824

New York Office
120 Remsen St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

HIPAA compliance & your privacy

At Rubin Therapy LCSW, P.C., we take your privacy and confidentiality seriously. As a mental health provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your personal health information (PHI).

Confidentiality: Your therapy records and personal information are securely stored and will not be shared without your written consent, except as required by law.
Secure Communication: We use HIPAA-compliant platforms for scheduling, payments, and telehealth services to ensure your information remains private.
Your Rights: You have the right to access your records, request corrections, and understand how your information is used.

For questions or concerns about your PHI, please email info@emilyrubintherapy.com.

Children's privacy

This Website is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

When we collect information

We collect data when you:

Visit our Website
Complete forms, such as contact or intake forms
Sign up for our newsletter
Engage with us via email or chat
Use or view our Website via your browser's cookies

We may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, and website optimization. This includes services provided by Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and Hotjar. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our website, improve user experience, measure advertising effectiveness, and deliver relevant advertising.

Types of information we collect

1. Personal information

When you voluntarily fill out forms, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or payment details.

2. Automatic data collection

We may collect:

Browser, network, and device details
Web pages visited prior to visiting our site
IP address, click behavior, scrolls, pages visited, and search terms

This data helps us improve the Website's design, experience, and services.

How we use your information

We may use your personal information to:

Improve your browsing experience
Respond to inquiries and client requests
Process payments and appointments
Send newsletters or marketing emails, only with consent
Analyze website traffic and ad performance

We do not sell your personal data.

How we share your information

We may share your data with:

Trusted third-party providers, such as payment processors and email platforms
Law enforcement if required by law
Analytics and marketing platforms

We may share limited website usage information with advertising and analytics providers, including Google, Meta, and Hotjar, to measure website performance, improve user experience, and evaluate marketing campaigns. This information does not include protected health information (PHI). Some embedded content, such as videos or maps, may use third-party cookies or tracking. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Cookies & Tracking

This Website uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand website usage, improve performance, and support advertising efforts.

We may use services including:

Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Ads to measure advertising effectiveness and provide remarketing services.
Meta Pixel to measure campaign performance and improve advertising relevance.
Hotjar to better understand user behavior through heatmaps, session recordings, surveys, and feedback tools.

These services may collect information such as your IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, scrolling behavior, and referral sources.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the Website may not function properly.

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve site performance.
Advertising Cookies: Used to measure ad performance and deliver relevant advertising.

Note: This website is built on Showit.

How we protect your data

We implement strict security measures including:

Encrypted payment processing
Secure servers and firewall protection
Routine malware and vulnerability scans

While we take all reasonable precautions, no online transmission is 100% secure.

Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Right to Access your personal data
Right to Rectification, which allows you to correct errors in your data
Right to Erasure, which allows you to ask us to delete your data
Right to Restrict Processing temporarily
Right to Object to how your data is used
Right to Data Portability

Residents of certain states may also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising and the sharing of personal information for advertising purposes where applicable under state law. To exercise your rights, email info@emilyrubintherapy.com.

Accessibility

We aim to make our website and services accessible to all users. If you experience any difficulty accessing our site or require accommodation, please contact us at info@emilyrubintherapy.com or (845) 202-0652.

By using our website, you agree to contact us directly before pursuing any legal action related to accessibility. We are committed to inclusivity and resolution.

Use of AI on our website

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance website features, improve user experience, and generate certain content.

Ownership of AI content

All content created with AI tools is the intellectual property of Rubin Therapy LCSW, P.C. and may not be reused or reproduced without permission.

AI data processing & HIPAA

If AI tools process limited data, such as browsing behavior or non-identifiable health-related inquiries, it is handled securely and in compliance with HIPAA and this Privacy Policy. AI tools are not used to store, process, or transmit protected health information without explicit HIPAA-compliant safeguards. No personal data is sold, stored, or reused for any purpose beyond functionality.

Your California privacy rights

If you are a California resident, you may:

Request the data we have collected about you
Ask us to delete your personal data
Opt out of personal data sharing, though we do not sell personal data

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@emilyrubintherapy.com.

Do not track

We respect "Do Not Track" settings on your browser and do not track users across third-party websites.

International data transfers

We do not transfer personal data outside of the United States.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as needed. Any changes will be reflected by the "Effective Date" at the top of the page.

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